Metro Vancouver events on August 31, 2019

ZimCarvings Exhibition

The VanDusen Botanical Garden 2019 exhibition – July 19 to Sept 15 – will be showcasing over 100 hand-carved, original works from 50+ Zimbabwean stone sculptors

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Exhibition

Vikky Alexander: Extreme Beauty

Vikky Alexander: Extreme Beauty is the first retrospective of this notable Canadian artist whose work interrogates the mechanisms of display that shape meaning, beauty and desire in our culture

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

My River, My Home

As a part of the Global Rivers Observatory, researcher Sarah Rosengard travelled to the Brazilian state of Pará to work with the youth living in Arapixuna near the Amazon river

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Alberto Giacometti: A Line Through Time

This unique exhibition is focused on the art of Alberto Giacometti, renowned in the twentieth century for his sculpture, painting, drawing and design

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

ZimCarvings Exhibition in VanDusen Botanical Garden

Over 100 original hand-carved stone sculpture, from over 50 Zimbabwean stone sculptors will be showcased at this exhibit. Also featured will be select smaller sculptures, hand-woven baskets and jewelry. All of these pieces will be available for purchase

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Exhibition

Views of the Collection: The Street

Views of the Collection: The Street is part of a series of presentations on the 4th floor that comprise thematic perspectives on the Gallery’s collection

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Nikkei Matsuri Summer Festival

Nikkei Matsuri is Burnaby's authentic Japanese family festival and one of the largest Japanese festivals in Canada!

Burnaby | Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Family

2019 Orpheum Theatre Guided Tours

This summer, Vancouver Civic Theatres is hosting FREE guided tours of the Orpheum theatre, one of the most beautiful concert halls in North America

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 11:00 am to 12:30 am | History | Free

2019 TAIWANfest

Explore the connections between Taiwan Vietnam and Canada from various aspects of their cultures, peoples, histories, cuisines and much more

Vancouver | Downtown | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Festival | Free

Maryam Jafri - Automatic Negative Thought

The Contemporary Art Gallery is excited to present Automatic Negative Thought, a major solo exhibition of the work of Copenhagen and New York based artist Maryam Jafri

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Exhibition: Maryam Jafri - Automatic Negative Thought

The Contemporary Art Gallery presents the first major solo exhibition in Canada of work by Copenhagen and New York based artist Maryam Jafri

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Sculpture Exhibits - The Pitt Meadows Art Gallery

Over 100 original hand-carved stone sculpture, from over 50 Zimbabwean stone sculptors will be showcased at this exhibit. Also featured will be select smaller sculptures, hand-woven baskets and jewelry

Pitt Meadows | The Pitt Meadows Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Dahlia Show

Join the Vancouver Dahlia Society for their annual show

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Show

Matsuri Star Talent Search | 祭りスタータレントサーチ

Nikkei Matsuri is a unique 2-day Japanese Festival at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in the heart of Burnaby. Matsuri Star Talent Search is a talent competition show open to any age and any talent

Burnaby | Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Performing Arts

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs New York City FC

Vancouver Whitecaps FC are a Canadian professional soccer team based in Vancouver, British Columbia that competes in Major League Soccer

Vancouver | BC Place | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Sports

2019 TAIWANfest: Stunning Virtuosity by Ju Percussion 台灣心跳 世界撼動 朱宗慶打擊樂團

The Canadian tour of world-renowned Ju Percussion Group from Taiwan - Vancouver. 聞名世界台灣朱宗慶打擊樂團加拿大巡迴演出 - 溫哥華站.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

Maya Rae

Rising vocal talent

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Summer Night Concerts at the PNE Fair: Billy Idol

Billy Idol was an early architect of the sound, style, and fury of punk rock

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

Mark Farina - All Night Long

Mark Farina is a disc jockey and musician, known for his Chicago house, acid jazz and downtempo works. Notable releases include Mood and the Mushroom Jazz series, and recently known also from house compilations El Divinio

Vancouver | Imperial Vancouver | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Tainted Lovers

Tainted Lovers are six talented musicians who enjoy playing and performing. They have honed their skills with years of experience in various music projects

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Music | Free

Non-Stop Disco Party

Join us for an evening of vintage dance music as we put four to the floor in tribute to disco glamour from the 70s until 90s

Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 10:30 pm to 2:00 am | Party